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Nottinghamshire vs Leicestershire, RLODC, Today Match Prediction
NOT vs LEI Win Probability
Toss Winner - Leicestershire won the toss and choose to bat first
Nottinghamshire won by 5 wkts
Can Leicestershire halt Nottinghamshire’s winning momentum at Trent Bridge?
- Nottinghamshire are second in Group A with two wins from two matches, while Leicestershire are fourth with two wins from three matches.
- Nottinghamshire have won three of the last five One-Day Cup meetings between the two sides.
- Nottinghamshire have won three of their last five List A matches, while Leicestershire have won two of their last five.
We predict that Nottinghamshire will defeat Leicestershire.
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.1°C|Partly cloudy |
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NOT vs LEI Match Prediction & Analysis
The Group A match of the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup will see Nottinghamshire take on Leicestershire at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST. The Metro Bank One-Day Cup features 18 county teams divided into two groups, with the top teams progressing to the knockout rounds.
Nottinghamshire have enjoyed a perfect start, winning both of their matches to sit second in Group A with 8 points and a net run rate of +0.418. Leicestershire have also collected 8 points, winning two of their three matches, but are placed fourth due to an inferior net run rate of +0.108 after suffering their first defeat of the campaign.
With both sides aiming to strengthen their position near the top of the table, an entertaining contest awaits at Trent Bridge between two teams that have made impressive starts to the competition.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NOT
W
W
L
W
L
NOT
283/7 in 48.3 5.84
282/10 in 49.5 5.66
LEI
L
W
W
L
L
LEI
239/8 in 48.2 4.94
235/10 in 49.0 4.8
149/4 in 18.2 8.13
143/7 in 20.0 7.15
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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369/6 in 50.0
RLODC
Leicestershire beat Nottinghamshire by 15 runs (D/L) method
89/6 in 14.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Nottinghamshire Preview
Nottinghamshire have made an impressive start to the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup, winning both of their opening matches to sit second in Group A with 8 points and a net run rate of +0.418. They began their campaign with a four-wicket victory over Somerset, before backing it up with another four-wicket win over Warwickshire, chasing down challenging targets in both matches.
Nottinghamshire produced another composed run chase in their previous outing against Warwickshire. They conceded 282 all out in 49.5 overs with Joe Pocklington and Lyndon James led the bowling attack with 3/40 and 3/41, respectively. Chasing 283, Kyle Verreynne anchored the innings with an unbeaten 68 off 66 balls, while Freddie McCann contributed 62 off 64. Nottinghamshire reached 283/7 in 48.3 overs, securing a three-wicket victory with nine balls to spare.
Based on this season’s One-Day Cup statistics, Freddie McCann is Nottinghamshire’s leading run-scorer with 132 runs in 2 matches, while Kyle Verreynne has scored 95 runs in 2 matches. With the ball, Joe Pocklington has claimed 6 wickets in 2 matches, while Lyndon James has picked up 4 wickets in 2 matches.
Nottinghamshire have looked well-balanced so far, with their batters showing composure in run chases and their bowlers making timely breakthroughs. Having won both of their opening fixtures, they will be confident of extending their unbeaten run at home.
Key Players: Freddie McCann, Kyle Verreynne, Joe Pocklington, Lyndon James
Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing XI:
Ben Slater, Freddie McCann, Benjamin Martindale, Haseeb Hameed (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Lyndon James, Joe Pocklington, Farhan Ahmed, Byron Hatton-Lowe, Brett Hutton, James Hayes
Nottinghamshire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Nottinghamshire Actual Playing XI:
Haseeb Hameed, Kyle Verreynne, George Munsey, Joe Pocklington, Farhan Ahmed, Dillon Pennington, James Hayes, Brett Hutton, Lyndon James, Ben Martindale, Freddie McCann
Leicestershire Preview
Leicestershire have enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup, winning two of their first three matches to occupy fourth place in Group A with 8 points and a net run rate of +0.108. They opened the campaign with a two-wicket victory over Gloucestershire, followed it up with a five-wicket win against Surrey, before suffering their first defeat of the season, losing to Lancashire by 21 runs.
Despite the defeat in their previous outing, Leicestershire’s batting unit produced an impressive effort while chasing a daunting target of 384. After their bowlers conceded 383/4 in 50 overs, Ruan de Swardt returned figures of 2/55, while Tom Scriven chipped in with 1/68. In reply, Ruan de Swardt played a magnificent knock of 126 off 116 balls, and Hamza Shaikh struck 91 off 88 deliveries to keep the chase alive. However, Leicestershire eventually finished on 362/8 in 50 overs, falling 21 runs short despite an excellent batting display.
Based on this season’s One-Day Cup statistics, Hamza Shaikh is Leicestershire’s leading run-scorer with 228 runs in 3 matches, while Ruan de Swardt has amassed 186 runs in 3 matches. With the ball, Ruan de Swardt has claimed 7 wickets in 3 matches, while Alex Green has picked up 5 wickets in 2 matches.
Leicestershire have shown resilience throughout the tournament, with both their batting and bowling units making significant contributions. They will look to bounce back from their first defeat and continue their push towards the top of the Group A standings.
Key Players: Hamza Shaikh, Ruan de Swardt, Ben Cox, Tom Scriven
Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Stephen Eskinazi (c), Rishi Patel, Ian Holland, Hamza Shaikh, Jonathan Tattersall, Ruan de Swardt, Ben Cox (wk), Tom Scriven, Ajaz Patel, Josh Davey, Josh Hull
Leicestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Leicestershire Actual Playing XI:
Rishi Patel, Stephen Eskinazi, Ben Cox, Alex Green, Ben Green, Jonathan Tattersall, Ajaz Patel, Ian Holland, Hamza Shaikh, Ruan de Swardt, Mohammed Rizvi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Trent Bridge, Nottingham is expected to be mostly cloudy with pleasant conditions. The temperature will range between a high of around 22°C and a low of 15°C. There is only a slight chance of a passing shower. Overall, the conditions should be favourable for a full game of cricket with only a minimal risk of weather interruptions.
NOT vs LEI Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The venue of the match is Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Established in 1841, it is one of England’s oldest and most iconic cricket grounds and the home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. The average first-innings score is 252, making anything around 250–260 a competitive total.
Toss: To Bowl
Trent Bridge has generally favoured teams chasing in One-Day Internationals. Out of 54 ODIs, teams bowling first have won 29 matches, while teams batting first have won 22. Thus, the team winning the toss should opt to bowl first.
NOT vs LEI
Winning Prediction
Nottinghamshire enter this contest with the slight upper hand after winning both of their matches and sitting second in Group A with a superior net run rate of +0.418. Leicestershire have also won two matches but suffered a heavy defeat against Lancashire, exposing some concerns with their bowling. With better momentum, home advantage and a more balanced side, Nottinghamshire start as favourites.
We predict that Nottinghamshire will defeat Leicestershire.
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